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Examples of bicycle trail standards contained in these documents are: <br /> <br />a. Trail width <br /> <br />(1) one-way 4' <br /> <br />(2) two-way 10' <br /> <br />b. Trail surface should be asphalt, concrete or crushed limestone. <br /> <br />c. Generally grades for ~icycle use should be: <br /> <br />(1) maximum 4% for extended distance <br /> <br /> (2) maximum 10% for very short distances <br /> <br />System Plan <br /> <br />In figuring the demand for trails, there is at this time insufficient data <br />to determine the number of miles of trails needed. For this policy ~lan <br />amendmens, ~he regional trails concept plan was derived by using the best <br />available information according to: <br /> <br />1. The implementing agencies' trail plans <br /> <br />2. Known existing and planned trails of the State of Minnesota, private clubs <br /> and local agencies <br /> <br />3. Appropriate corridors based on analysis of aerial photos and USGS <br /> mapping <br /> <br />The objectives for a regional trails system <br /> <br />The map, attached as the last page of this document, shows the regional trails <br />system plan. The system plan follows the idea of connecting regional and <br />significant recreation areas by looped trail corridors. Trail uses were <br />determined by planning area, (Fully Developed, Urban Service Area and Rural) <br />and type of resources. Basically the trail corridors in the Fully Developed <br />Area will provide hiking, biking and, if feasible, cross-country skiing. The <br />Urban Service Area (outside the Fully Developed Area) provides trails <br />predominantly for biking, hiking and cross-country skiing with key access areas <br />(trailheads) for snowmobiling and horseback riding with trail connections to <br />outer loops. <br /> <br />Access areas for snowmobiling and horseback riding are located on a general <br />ring around the Metropolitan Area. The identified key access facilities include <br />Grasa-Vadnais Park Reserve to Lino Lakes, Phalen Park to Otter-Bald Eagle Lake, <br />Minnesota River (near Cedar Avenue Bridge) to Lebanon Hills and Elm Creek <br />Park Reserve and Coon Rapids Dam Park. The Rural Area will be predominantly <br />hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, snowmobiling and, where <br />feasible, biking. <br /> <br />Generally, the trail corridors are recommended to provide separate trail <br />treadways for biking, a single treadway for snowmobiling/horseback riding, <br />and a single treadway for hiking/cross-crounty skiing in the Rural Area. <br />The Urban Service Area would also combine one treadway for horseback riding/ <br />snowmobiling; hiking/cross-country skiing and a separate bike path. In the <br />Fully Developed Area biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing would be on <br />separate treadways. <br /> <br />The Urban Service Area would also combine one treadway for horseback riding/ <br />snowmobiling; hiking/cross-country skiing and a separate bike path. In the <br />Fully Developed Area biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing would be on <br />separate creadways. <br /> <br />-13- <br /> <br /> <br />